Devotion 9/16, Word of God Speak
But Jehoshaphat [King of Judah] also said to the king of Israel, “First seek the counsel of the Lord.”
1 Kings 22:5
There are many godly people we can turn to for advice, and it is not wrong to do so (Proverbs 15:22), but we must always turn to God first and foremost.
To “seek” the counsel of the Lord is to turn to His Word the Bible. God has left us His instruction book for life, but we must be willing to open it up and read what He has instructed us to do. The Holy Spirit that is in us will lead us in the way we should go when we listen to Him and are sensitive to His leading.
I am so very thankful for the counsel of the Lord! When I listen to it all goes well, when I do not seek it, disaster strikes. Lord help us to go to Him daily for He is the source of all wisdom!
James 1:5
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Thank You Father God for your perfect wisdom! Help me to always seek Your counsel first, for I know that no one loves me like You. Thank You for sending Jesus to pay for my sins on the cross at Calvary and for sending Your Holy Spirit to live in me. I give You all praise, honor, and glory this day, Amen!
Holy and Almighty God, ruler of all nations and Sovereign Lord over all creation, please guide my decisions as I seek your will and uphold your glory. I want my life, family, and ministry to honor your will in all of my decisions. I want to be your servant and not just seek my own way and my own glory. Thank you for sending your Spirit to help illuminate your Word as the Spirit leads, equips, and empowers me to serve you. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
Leave a Reply